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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.12, 5,045.52 and 2,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.12, 5,045.52 and 2,773.83 is: 4,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.12 : 5,045.52 = 2,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.12/5,045.52 = 2,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.12x = 5,045.52 × 2,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.12x = 13,995,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995,444.06/3,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.17

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